Description

Rectangular with rounded corners, of vertical reeded design, with
tinder cord compartment, match compartment and strike, the hinged
cover applied with blue enameled GRV for George V Rex (King)
of Great Britain (r. 1910-1936) below a gold and red enameled
British Royal crown, the gilt interior inscribed Presented by
King George V to Major General Sir William Peyton on the Occasion
of his Majesty's visit to the British Armies in France March
1918-3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. Together with description of General Sir
William Eliot Peyton's military career

Provenance:
Purchased from The Armoury of St. James, London

Condition Report*:
(cord missing)

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